System and method of host and storage device path selection by memory device

A system comprising:

• a plurality of storage devices configured to store a plurality of user data;
• a memory device comprising a memory controller and a buffer memory configured to store a plurality of map data for managing the plurality of user data;
• and
• a switch configured to provide an interface between the plurality of storage devices, the memory device, and a host device,
• wherein the memory controller is configured to:
• periodically update telemetry information corresponding to the plurality of storage devices;
• receive, from the host device, a request corresponding to target user data of the plurality of user data;
• generate, based on the request, input/output (I/O) stream information based on the telemetry information and the plurality of map data, wherein the I/O stream information indicates a path between a target storage device of the plurality of storage devices and the host device;
• and
• provide a redirection request, comprising the request and the I/O stream information, to the host device or the target storage device.

A method of operating a memory device, the method comprising:

• reading a plurality of map data, for managing a plurality of user data, from a buffer memory of the memory device;
• receiving, from a host device, a request corresponding to target user data of the plurality of user data;
• generating, based on the request, input/output (I/O) stream information based on i) telemetry information corresponding to a plurality of storage devices and ii) the plurality of map data;
• and
• providing a redirection request, comprising the request and the I/O stream information, to the host device or a target storage device of the plurality of storage devices.